Commission Warns Against Accidents in Crossing Campaign
Austin May 27 The Railroad Commission of Texas urges public cooperation during the four month Careful Crossing campaign starting June 1 to reduce grade crossing accidents. It cites 1921 data showing 200 accidents with 103 killed and 256 injured and calls drivers to Stop Look and Listen before crossing rails.
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Austin
Texas
Railroad Commissio Today
Commission
American Railway Association
United States
Canada
Office
the Railroad Commission of Texas
Ous
Acci
Tpit I.e Schoaik
Feticon
Idsescuetaais
Poise Peices Nobel
Horseback
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Claims Strong Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a health energizer that strengthens the blood by supplying quinine and iron. It asserts improved appetite and complexion, and says the syrup destroys malaria and grip germs through its strengthening effect. It markets the product as pleasant for children and priced at 60 cents.
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Grove
Moral Suasion Over a Drinker James Baxter Twigg
A poem by Walt Mason recounts local judgment of James Baxter Twigg for heavy drinking. Neighbors harshly criticize him while a speaker urges reform, noting the social pressure and Twigg’s stubborn stance. The piece blends satire with moral exhortation as Twigg resists the crowd’s “jig.”
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James Baxter Twigg
J. B. Twigg
James
Walt Mason
Good roads as civilization and progress in the U S
The United States has 115000 miles of paved highways now and will reach 180000 miles after the federal highway act system is completed. The Agricultural department notes continued expansion of trunk lines across the continent, supporting a durable transport network. Good roads connect localities and symbolize civilization.
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United States
Agricultural Department
Early Morning Observations from the Texas Scene
Geo Bailey reflects on rising gasoline prices and social frictions while Texas politics shift. Gavin Williams, newly elected congressman, leads four banks as president and chairs another. The piece questions the burden of taxes versus petty losses and notes improving employment figures amid a call for personal accountability.
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Texas
Gavin Williams
Congress
Incoherent musings mix politics and humor about Texas floods
A stray pastiche scene parodies current events and issues Texans face. It mentions Florida watermelons entering Houston floods, castor oil pricing, Russian treasures in churches, Mother’s Day, President Harding’s predicted revival, Armenians, dry agents in Texas, and Congress’ supposed inaction on common ailments.
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
Medicine advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets stop cough headache and help end a cold in one day. Each box bears E W Grove signature and costs 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Department of Cutaneous Affections and the Secretary of Itch
A satirical gubernatorial riff questions the purpose of government. The speaker asks why, after making laws to improve morals, the state does not also ensure comfort and relief for citizens. The tone probes the relationship between law, welfare, and administration.
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Congress
Congressman seeks constitutional change on child labor rules
An Ohio congressman proposes amending the constitution to grant Congress authority over conditions for workers under 18. He argues that at 18 the founders were mature citizens, and fears the plan would delay adulthood by keeping children dependent beyond their voting age.
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Ohio
Congress
Living in a Town Only to Gain from It, No Contribution
A selected remark condemns residents who reside in a town solely to profit without giving back. It calls this attitude the unpardonable sin, underscoring civic responsibility and communal stewardship.
Self defense and tires in quirky ad dialogue
A humorous teaser shows a woman fearing she will not see Don in heaven while he exclaims at her actions. An adjacent line promotes tire service to boost efficiency, signed by R. S. Morehead.
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Don
R. S. Morehead
Bromine Quinine Cold Remedy Promoted on Box
LaxativeBromo Quinine tablets claim to remove the cause of colds and grip and influenza. The product features a single Bromo Quinine ingredient and bears the signature of E W. Grove on the box priced at 30 cents.
Divorce Petition Served In Grayson County Texas
District Court in Grayson County issues a writ directing the Sheriff to publish notice for four weeks and summon E R Boyce to appear for a divorce case filed January 17 1922 by Hattie Payne Boyce against E R Boyce and R F E Holsonbake. File 29421. Clerk Mae Legate. Sherman Texas. May 5 1922.
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Texas
District Court
Grayson County
Grayson
E. R. Boyce
15Th Judicial District
Sherman
Hattie Payne Boyce
R. F E. Holsonbake
Mae Legate
District Court of
Grayson Co
City of
Grayson County Sheriff Sale Announces Land Auction
The State of Texas Grayson County sheriff sale under an order from the 15th Judicial District Court in the case T. E. Barbee and O. W. Myrick v N. C. Stevens and R. A. Stewman No 29351 sets June 6 1922 as the bid date. The property lies along Bois d Arc Creek in Grayson County Texas and is part of the survey granted to Granger Mac Daniel.
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State of Texas
Grayson
15Th Judicial District Court
Grayson County
T. E. Barbee
O. W. Myrick
N. C. Stevens
R. A. Stewman
Court House
Texas
Tract parcels sold to satisfy 1922 judgment in Grayson County
Sheriff W B Craig levy describes three tracts totaling 67.78 acres as property of N C Stevens and R A Stewman to satisfy a $8032.30 judgment in favor of T E Barbee and O W Myrick. Tract 1 covers 62.78 acres, Tract 2 about five acres, Tract 3 a narrow 9 ft strip along a road. Sale dated May 5, 1922. J H Taylor deputy.
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T. W. Miller
W. T. Browning
CG. R. Truett
Mary R. Truett
Grayson County
Texas
N. C. Stevens
R.A. Stewman
T. E. Barbee
O. W. Myrick
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Sheriff's Sale
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J. H. Taylor
Wrigley
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